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June 11, 2000 · Luscombe 8E · N25222

Santa Fe, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E
Tail Number
N25222
Operator
Chris R Randall
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN00LA107

At approximately 100 feet above ground level, during initial climb following takeoff, the left wing dropped and the aircraft impacted the ground. Weather conditions at the time were high gusting winds.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On June 11, 2000, at 1526 mountain daylight time, a Luscombe 8E, N25222, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the ground during initial climb following takeoff at Santa Fe, New Mexico. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. Weather conditions at the time of the occurrence were clear skies and high wind conditions. Santa Fe recorded wind at 1553 was from 240 degrees magnetic heading at 15 knots with gusts to 19 knots. Peak wind was recorded at 1529 to be from 230 degrees at 26 knots. The wind at 1453 was from 240 degrees at 15 knots with gusts to 22 knots. According to the pilot, following lift off from runway 20 at about 100 feet above ground level (AGL) the left wing dropped and the aircraft struck the ground. He said that following impact, the aircraft spun around to the left and came to a stop off the side of the runway. The impact caused damage to the propeller, landing gear, right wing, and the fuselage behind the cabin area.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:26 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN25222
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChris R Randall
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind240° @ 15 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data